REVIEW | Winky Lux Flower Balm

Remember last year when the internet properly freaked out over those clear lip balms with tiny flowers suspended inside them? Well, I finally got my hands on one and it is truly as magical and endearing as it sounds - introducing my new Winky Lux Flower Balm!

Winky Lux Flower Balm

$14USD at Winky Lux, ASOS

4 colors

The first flower-infused lip balms I read about were from a Chinese-based makeup company called Kailijumei, and while I ooh-ed and ahh-ed over them like the rest of the world, I never thought twice about going through the hassle of ordering online and getting it shipped to my house. Fast forward to just a few days ago, I was having lunch with one of my besties and she decided to make my day by presenting me with this cute, unassuming floral lipstick box. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised when I twisted the bullet up and saw the tiny treasure frozen inside. It was magical!

Winky Lux Flower Balm in Pink

Just. look. at. that. So freakin' gorgeous! And yes, that's a real Chrysanthemum flower inside! Okay, let's try and focus here. So, Winky Lux is a New York-based makeup brand that ran with the flower lip balm idea and put their own spin on it - these lip balms are vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and even gluten-free (who knew gluten-free makeup was even a thing!). They also made it more affordable than the Kailijumei version (14USD compared to 25) and more accessible to the masses (now available at ASOS). Huge props!

Now, I have to be honest here and say that the packaging doesn't look (or feel) very fancy - the plastic casing is super lightweight and doesn't feel at all expensive, while the logo on the side just looks printed on. But hey, I'm not hating, just stating! Having said that, however, who gives a cr*p about the outside when the inside looks like that! This is a classic example of not judging a book by its cover. To be fair, I do find the floral packaging pretty darn cute, just not the cheap plastic casing.

In addition to my pink Flower Balm, Winky Lux also offers variations with blue, yellow and green flowers. The clear bullet has a soothing coconut scent (with a hint of vanilla), and is surprisingly very glossy and hydrating on the lips. And the coolest part about the lip balm (besides the pretty flower) is that it actually reacts with your unique pH levels and body chemistry and creates the perfect shade of pink that complements and flatters your skin tone. All this while also keeping your lips moisturized and soft. Yaassss, honey! On me, it lightly tints my lips with a rosy-pink tinge and I am seriously obsessed.

Winky Lux Flower Balm in Pink

And don't be fooled - just because you'll want to reapply this a dozen times a day (and stare at it for hours), doesn't mean you need to. This stuff seriously stains your lips and has great staying power. That swatch remained a lovely pink stripe on my hand all day, despite my frequent hand-washing - makeup lovers, I know y'all feel my pain. 

If you're a lippie lover, or you know one in your life, this lip balm is the perfect present to gift yourself or anyone else. I just can't wait until I finally reach the tiny flower inside, 'cos then I'll have an excuse to get myself another Flower Balm! Flower power!